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BT52 KJO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 KJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 149,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP IS INSECURE

N/S FRONT TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 148,691 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,507 miles

All 4 tyres low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,435 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 117,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 105,225 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,370 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,026 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 55,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BT52 KJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 KJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT52 KJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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